1940s / 1950s

1948: The Curative Workshop provided physical therapy primarily for those disabled by polio (1001 Cherry St.)

Services expanded to include all disability groups.  Speech Therapy and Audiological services added.  A new facility was built on Webster Ave. to provide space for more comprehensive rehabilitation services.

1960s

Occupational Therapy added.  Sheltered Industries began subcontract work.

1965: First day care program for people with severe disabilities established.  Later developed into the Older Americans Program.

1970s / 1980s

Custodial, Food Service, and Clerical Training, Nutrition Program, Senior Aides, and programs for people with head injuries and Alzheimer's disease introduced.  Present facility at 2900 Curry Lane was opened.

1986: Ground broken for expansion of additional work space in Sheltered Industries.

Early 1990s

1991: Winners Wear Helmets established. We have since joined forces with St. Vincent's Center for Childhood Safety and provide helmets and bicycle safety to more than 1000 children every year.

Literacy Program and AODA counseling added.  Another Alzheimer's Program opened at the Brown County Senior Center.  Assisted bathing and showers added for the clients and community.

Late 1990s

1997: After packaging the sacred sod from Lambeau Field, we received over $50,000 in proceeds from the infamous "Frozen Tundra" sale.

Changed our name to N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. and expanded our building to accommodate the growing needs of our community.

2000's
• We added  the Therapy pool, another dementia care program, and Wraparound (community-based care).  Our west-side dementia day program moved to current site on Western Avenue in Green Bay, and a successful $1 million capital campaign allowed for the purchase of the building, soon to be dedicated the "Cloud Family Care Center."

Over the years we were also involved in many fundraisers, including the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, "i am sam" movie premiere, our Annual Golf Fun Day, the Making Life Easier Expo, and Ball-A-Palooza, now a Corporate Miniature Golf Outing

2008
• We changed the name of our manufacturing division to "ProSolutions"; We wanted to lead with the quality results that we deliver to our customers. In addition to the new name we have a new logo, tagline and website which aligns with our strategic plan to increase our customer base. This will in turn enable us to continue to provide funding for N.E.W. Curative programs and services as well as providing work opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

2009
• We were successful in getting a contract with the Veterans Administration for Adult Day Care Services.
• We received a grant from the State of Wisconsin (Pathways) to expand and improve our community based employment activities. We were one of ten agencies within the State to receive this grant.
• We received several grants and donations in 2009 to start an Early Memory Loss Program.  The program will begin in February of 2010 and is called "Mind Movers".  
• The Wraparound Program expanded by 18% during 2009.  This was the second year of extensive strategic planning within that program.
• Our older worker program through Senior Services of America grew 30% in 2009, adding more slots and territory.
• Our agency was approved by the Social Security Administration to become an Employment Network (EN).  This means that people who are disabled and have a "Ticket to Work" can come directly to us for services verses going to the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation or another EN.  This may bring in additional revenue to the agency over time.
• The Green Bay Rotary hosted a delegation of Physicians from Russian.  They came to observe and learn from programs which they felt provided quality services to their community. They chose N.E.W. Curative and all stated that they were very impressed with the level of care and service that N.E.W. Curative provides for our clients.
• We have been evaluating our carbon footprint and research ways the we can reduce waste, save money and build in a new revenue stream.  By increasing the type of materials that we recycle, we have decreased our waste 1/3. We have now begun to provide this as a value added service to our current customers.
• The Material Recycling Facility in Brown County moved operations to Outagamie County ending a 10.5 year relationship with N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. to provide operational staffing.
• Let Me Be Frank Productions chose N.E.W. Curative to be benefactor of one of the Let Me Be Frank shows. Frank Hermans then donated $10 for every seat that was sold. With money raised from silent auction and raffle we raised just over $2600. We plan to make this an annual event.
• The 2nd Annual Ball-a-Palooza was held again as a Corporate Minatare Golf outing. The number of teams and sponsors continue to grow.
• We began accepting nominations for our new Employee Quarterly Performance Awards. These peer generated nominations  encourage staff to catch people doing something really right so they can be recognized. 
• N.E.W. Curative is proud to announce that we have dedicated our Curry Lane building to the person whose vision made this a reality. For this point forward, the Curry Lane campus will be the Dr. William Nystrom Center. Many local dignitaries, past and current staff and board members, clients and Dr. Nystrom's family were all on hand to share in the celebration.

• Staff in Adult Day Treatment recently received certification from the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists.